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The role is that of the leader of the government as elected by the people. Once in that role he is elevated to near-holy status. Criticizing the President seems to be considered traiterous. Why are vigorous debate and critical thinking discouraged in the U.S.? In short, what is democracy to you?

2006-10-06 02:29:23 · 12 answers · asked by grapeshenry 4 in Politics & Government Civic Participation

Sorry, that is traitorous with a very small "t". I did not mean that critics could be charged as traitors.

2006-10-06 02:38:48 · update #1

12 answers

I didn't realize it was traitorous. I guess it would depend on the nature of the criticism. If it's calling the president names, making up lies about him, or threatening his life then yes, it's traitorous.
Otherwise, no, it's simply a matter of opinion.

2006-10-06 02:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0 0

There will never be a thing such as a true democracy. You want to know why? B/c in a true democracy, anything and everything goes, and since that is not acceptable, there are certain limitations. You can criticize the president sure, that's no problem. It's traitorous when you hate the President or constantly downgrading him.

2006-10-06 09:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by TJ 4 · 1 1

Most reasonable Americans understand that it is perfectly acceptable, and even desirable, to criticize the President. However, many reasonable Americans are understandably stressed about the vehemency of certain groups in their hatred of the man. In addition, many reasonable people are distressed about the constant undermining of our government, rights, and troops by those same groups.

In short, there is nothing wrong with criticizing. Threatening death and forcing changes that harm our standing in the world ARE traitorous actions.

2006-10-06 10:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 2 0

Your basic assumption is false. Criticizing the President has never been considered as treasonous in the US. Critical thinking is not discouraged nor is debate. That's the very reason you hear about all the problems we have.

2006-10-06 09:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Who has been put on trial for criticizing the President? Who has been accused of being a traitor?

Criticizing the President is a constant game for the mainstream media. They can't get enough of it.

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2006-10-06 09:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 2 0

Ya know the last time I looked I lived in the United States, founded on the principles of free thought and free speech. So I hereby agree to disagree with whomever, regardless of rank or power, that is my right.
And we should be willing to criticize the Shrub (aka little Bush) if he is not upholding his end of the bargain we made to make him our "leader".

2006-10-06 11:05:49 · answer #6 · answered by hnz57txn 3 · 0 0

Republicans spout this because they don't want anyone critizing President Bush. They profess patriotism, but how unAmerican is squelching free speech? It is our right and duty to speak out against member of our government when we disagree. This is a government run by the people. Our politicians work for us - we pay their salaries. Speaking out is how we get word to our leaders about our wishes. The problem is that they don't listen to us.

2006-10-06 09:32:33 · answer #7 · answered by farahwonderland2005 5 · 1 1

Because we live in a system where democracy is just a word

2006-10-06 09:36:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

The same reason why anyone who says anything negative about Israel is antisemitic, anyone who is against illegal immigration is a racists, or anyone who makes fun of Christians is being ironical.

2006-10-06 09:32:31 · answer #9 · answered by JaMoke 4 · 1 1

It is really he's our leader the man or woman who leads us, weather he or she is a Dick or not they deserve some respect.

2006-10-06 09:31:23 · answer #10 · answered by MOVING 5 · 0 0

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